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<\/a><\/p>\nOnce connected, click Test streaming to verify that you have enough bandwidth, or Stream to start streaming.<\/p>\n
I tried Dark Souls 2. It worked pretty well, except that the screen (which is dark anyway for this particular game) was even darker over the streamed connection. With the in-game option set to maximum brightness it was playable. I did not notice any lag though there was an occasional stutter; this is over wireless though and a wired connection would be better.<\/p>\n
While you are streaming, all the action displays on the TV connected to the console itself as well as on your PC.<\/p>\n
Streaming only works full screen. If you are streaming and press the Windows key you get an odd effect where streaming continues in the background but the Start menu displays.<\/p>\n
If you then run another application, the streaming pauses, but you can resume later. Or sometimes the Xbox app seems to quit. It seems best not to switch apps while streaming.<\/p>\n I noticed that trying to start streaming when the console is on standby does not work; you cannot wake it up. That is a shame.<\/p>\n Otherwise, it all works as you would expect. Although it is not as good as gaming in say the living room with what is probably your biggest screen, this is a nice feature for when that room is in use and you want to sneak off and play a game.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Xbox One Game Streaming has been switched on for all Windows 10 users and I gave it a quick try. You need the latest Xbox app of course, as well as a wired Xbox controller (I used a 360 controller). Turn your Xbox on, run the app, make sure you are signed in with a … Continue reading Hands On: Xbox One Game Streaming to Windows 10<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n